As promised, I am writing to all my friends to let them know how my spa experience went this time. If you missed my post on an affordable way to enjoy a monthly spa service locally, you can check it out
HERE.
I saved up my August service so that I could do two services in one day in September, which is my birthday month! This time I chose Reflexology and Cranial Sacral Unwinding. Now I had had
reflexology before but my therapist was much better than I had ever experienced before. I must tell you that just before my appointment I was feeling quite anxious and stressed out. I was hoping that I would be able to relax and enjoy the benefits of both services.
There was no need to worry about relaxing as I was asleep probably 30 minutes into it. Seeing as I do not normally sleep very well, this was a great thing for me. Reflexology, for those who have never experienced it, is where the therapist massages and works on the muscles in your feet as well as hands and they are able to address some types of physical symptoms simply massaging certain areas of the feet and hands.
Cranial Sacral Unwinding was a new one for me. I didn’t know what I was in for except that I knew it had something to do with the head. The therapist explained that it is a gentle moving of the head. She said that if a pitcher always throws his arm in a pitching motion, then with cranial sacral, it unwinds the body to move it the other way. Basically it gives balance as I understood it. I will probably try this again as it was very relaxing and she was so gentle.
I left feeling VERY relaxed and was not anxious or worried a bit. It has definitely been worth joining the
True Harmony Wellness Club to make time for me each month. What do you think should be next on my agenda for my next spa service?
So this year, 1st grade is going much better for me than Kindergarten did for me last year. If you missed my post you can see it
HERE. I was able to not worry so much (so much being the operative words) and just allow my son to navigate through the pitfalls of school on his own.
This summer was a tough one! It was SO hot. It usually is here in the Valley of the Sun but what do you do with a child EVERY day when they can’t go outside and play? Well, I spent all of my time and energy making sure my son had a great summer. Me, not so much.
Ahhhhhh
Now it is time for ME again. At the end of the school year last year I had gotten a schedule that included my work, time for me and time for my son. Everything seemed balanced. I felt great! Then summer came and left me feeling so drained and in much need for me time again.
I have made an informal agreement with myself to make sure I make time for me these days. It is a bit easier with my son in school. I have been to a local wellness spa in Mesa called
The Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine. I heard they had a
Wellness Membership. You pay $39 a month and you can receive one treatment of massage, reiki, facials, reflexology, personal training and a host of other services! This is exactly what I needed to ensure I made time for myself. It fit into my budget and I can try a new treatment each time I go! You sign up for 6 months at a time. I liked no long term commitment. Plus, I decided I would pay it all upfront as it was a tiny bit cheaper.
Zen Moments
I will post all the treatments I get as I think most people probably don’t know what reiki or cranial sacral treatments are. I have had reiki and it has been different from each practitioner but overall I have always left feeling better and the last session I had completely cleared up a pain in my side that no one else could get rid of!
I went in late July and received a facial. OH, that was so nice. My skin has never looked so good! I saved up August’s visit to use in September as my birthday is in September and I thought I would treat myself to TWO treatments this month! I am going for reflexology and cranial sacral treatments. I will let you know how those go.
I am also making time each day to read a book or just have quiet time. My husband and son can make SO much noise even when they are doing nothing! I enjoy the peace when they are gone. I am interested to know what ways you relax and make time for yourself. I am still looking for more ways to make time for me!
